Carbine Paper Find from SOS Show Last Month

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   On Thursday, 1/29/26, I went to the members only day of the Show of Shows in Louisville, and had a great time as usual.  I found one Carbine treasure for $15 that I want to share.  I will also soon add it to my list of Carbine Books and Manuals in my collection, which can be seen at the following link:

https://www.uscarbinecal30.com/forum/topic5503.html

The item is a reproduction of "Notes on Materiel, U.S. Carbine Caliber .30 M-2 (T-4)" from 15 December 1944, published by the Michigan U.S. Carbine Collector's Association in May, 1993.  Apparently there were supposed to be 2500 certified, serial numbered copies printed.  This one is a "Certified True Copy - Non-Serial # Issue" with a signature.  I am glad to add it to my collection.

I also met up with Dave T from this site at SOS, and it was a pleasure to put a face to a name.  Hope we can meet again next time.

If you have any questions regarding the manual's content, I will be happy to answer.

David Albert
dalbert@sturmgewehr.com

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David Albert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Status Quo Challenger Joined: Dec 27 2015 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 1077	Post Options Post Reply Quote David Albert Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Carbine Paper Find from SOS Show Last Month Posted: Feb 15 2026 at 9:08pm
	On Thursday, 1/29/26, I went to the members only day of the Show of Shows in Louisville, and had a great time as usual. I found one Carbine treasure for $15 that I want to share. I will also soon add it to my list of Carbine Books and Manuals in my collection, which can be seen at the following link: https://www.uscarbinecal30.com/forum/topic5503.html The item is a reproduction of "Notes on Materiel, U.S. Carbine Caliber .30 M-2 (T-4)" from 15 December 1944, published by the Michigan U.S. Carbine Collector's Association in May, 1993. Apparently there were supposed to be 2500 certified, serial numbered copies printed. This one is a "Certified True Copy - Non-Serial # Issue" with a signature. I am glad to add it to my collection. I also met up with Dave T from this site at SOS, and it was a pleasure to put a face to a name. Hope we can meet again next time. If you have any questions regarding the manual's content, I will be happy to answer. David Albert dalbert@sturmgewehr.com
	NRA Life Member Past Pres., The American Thompson Association Amer. Society of Arms Collectors OGCA/TCA/Carbine Club/GCA/IAA SAR Writer Author - The Many Firearm Designs of Eugene Reising Eagle Scout

welbytwo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Advanced Collector Joined: Jan 01 2016 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 931	Post Options Post Reply Quote welbytwo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 15 2026 at 10:42pm
	cool--by chance does it have any of the T4 serials listed or in photos?

Dave T Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: Jan 02 2016 Location: Maryland Status: Offline Points: 297	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dave T Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 16 2026 at 8:20am
	Wow, you were really digging deep at the show Nice find!
	Dave

David Albert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Status Quo Challenger Joined: Dec 27 2015 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 1077	Post Options Post Reply Quote David Albert Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 22 2026 at 7:13pm
	welbytwo, A serial number is visible in one of the photos, but it is illegible. It might be legible on an original. David Albert
	NRA Life Member Past Pres., The American Thompson Association Amer. Society of Arms Collectors OGCA/TCA/Carbine Club/GCA/IAA SAR Writer Author - The Many Firearm Designs of Eugene Reising Eagle Scout

New2brass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Dan Pinto, How Can I help Joined: Nov 29 2015 Location: CCC Status: Offline Points: 5527	Post Options Post Reply Quote New2brass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 23 2026 at 9:15am
	It appears to be a standard 7 digit serial number, not like the assigned T4 serial numbers.
	My Wish List

David Albert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Status Quo Challenger Joined: Dec 27 2015 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 1077	Post Options Post Reply Quote David Albert Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 27 2026 at 9:16pm
	I received a request from member "RedRider" to make the document available, and so I'm doing so here for everyone's benefit. Notes on Materiel, U.S. Carbine, Caliber .30 M2 (T-4) You may download the 33mb size document at the following link: http://www.sturmgewehr.com/dalbert/CarbineClub/M2%20Carbine%20Materiel%20Notes.pdf If you find this helpful, please click on the "Thanks" button in the upper right hand corner. Enjoy! David Albert dalbert@sturmgewehr.com
	NRA Life Member Past Pres., The American Thompson Association Amer. Society of Arms Collectors OGCA/TCA/Carbine Club/GCA/IAA SAR Writer Author - The Many Firearm Designs of Eugene Reising Eagle Scout